Sierra Leone Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate was 52.2 in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate stood at 52.2 in 2025, a decline of +4.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.2 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 9th globally.
Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate has exhibited a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, with the all-time trough of 52.16 being recorded in 2025. This represents a substantial improvement from the peak of 165.30 in 1960, demonstrating a reduction of over 68%. Compared to its peer countries, Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate is comparable to that of Mali, which stands at 54.46, but lower than that of Lesotho, which is 51.70. The decline in infant mortality rate in Sierra Leone can be attributed to improvements in healthcare infrastructure and access to medical services, particularly in the post-civil war era. However, despite this progress, Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate remains a concern, with the country ranking ninth globally in 2025. To further reduce infant mortality and improve the health outcomes of its citizens, Sierra Leone would need to continue investing in its healthcare system and addressing the underlying social and economic determinants of health.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 50.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 52.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.2 | −4.0 | #9 |
| 2023 | 56.2 | −1.8 | #187 |
| 2022 | 58.0 | −2.0 | #187 |
| 2021 | 60.0 | −1.9 | #187 |
| 2020 | 61.9 | −2.2 | #187 |
| 2019 | 64.1 | −2.2 | #188 |
| 2018 | 66.3 | −2.5 | #188 |
| 2017 | 68.8 | −2.5 | #189 |
| 2016 | 71.3 | −5.6 | #192 |
| 2015 | 76.9 | −0.8 | #193 |
| 2014 | 77.7 | −2.3 | #192 |
| 2013 | 80.0 | −3.4 | #193 |
| 2012 | 83.4 | −3.6 | #194 |
| 2011 | 87.0 | −3.8 | #194 |
| 2010 | 90.8 | −3.9 | #194 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate was 52.2 in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate peaked at 165.3 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Sierra Leone was 52.2 in 2025.
Sierra Leone ranks 9th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 52.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 52.2. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_infant-mortality,
title = {Sierra Leone Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}